Why Buy Our Hedging Trees?
- All our hedging trees are covered by our FREE TREE WARRANTY
- Grown in Scotland which makes the plants much hardier (used to bad weather)
- FREE DELIVERY (UK Mainland, Not Scottish Highlands)
- Plug plants can be planted all year round
Cherry Laurel is ideal if your requirements are for a fast-growing, dense evergreen hedge. Its leaves, which are large, glossy, bright green coloured make for an attractive hedge. In addition it carries white flowers in spring and red berries during Autumn. We have found the growth rate to be between 30cm (1ft) and 60cm (2ft). Trimming in Spring or Autumn is recommended. It should be trimmed to shape in spring or autumn. Cherry Laurel is a very hardy species. being most suitable for planting at high elevations and will even grow in dense shade. We do not recommend Cherry Laurel for costal locations or alkaline soil. A good choice for higher elevations. Do also note that the leaves and berries are poisonous if consumed.
A close alternative to Cherry Laurel is Portugal Laurel.
Benefits of using our plug plant trees
Our cherry laurel (prunus laurocerasus) hedging trees are sold as plug plants, in other words the roots are encased in compost. This means that planting can be carried out at any time of the year, provided they are watered in periods of drought, compared to bare-root plants which can only be planted during the plants normal dormant period (November to March). All of these trees are UK grown, which is important for successful establishment.
How many cherry laurel hedging trees do I need?
We recommend planting 4 plants per metre using the double staggered hedge method.
Site Conditions And Evergreen Tree List
Our tree chart details which site conditions suit which trees and also which are evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Feeding Or Fertilizing Hedges
This is a task that can easily be over done. Any nitrogen based fertilizer will do such as 20:20:10 but the longer lasting ones which take 18/24 months are better as they are regulated by the weather and moisture therefore release slowly.
Second line of hedging
We recommend planting the second line of trees 25cm or 10 inches away from the first if using the staggered hedging approach. Consider buying 10% more than you need and plant the spares elsewhere so you have immediate replacements for damaged or diseased trees.
Mixing orders
Some people want to make a small part of their order a different species e.g inserting dog rose every few trees. As we can touch our toes therefore proving we are flexible, we are happy to accommodate.
Please be aware that the urine extractors using the website will have their order refunded. All orders are human approved first and we are paying attention...mostly. Just mention at checkout what you require. For all hedging protection please view the Tree Extra section and if you are looking to plant lots of plug plant or cell grown trees (the 10-40cm-ish) size range then maybe you should consider our tree planting tool. Tree planting rates of over 700 per day achievable.
Hedge Growth Rates
For information on rates of growth please click "Hedge Growth Rates"
Using Bark or wood chip mulch for hedging trees
If you are going to use bark or wood chip as a mulch for hedging trees, please be aware that mice like to use this as a nest/home/holiday retreat/rental property for other mice. They like to eat the bark (especially Beech) and you are provided them a place to stay close to a food source. If you are going to use bark or wood chip as a mulch, periodically check for damage especially below the mulch layer. Alternatively use gravel or plastic sheeting as a method of keeping weeds down or you could try the legal route and serve them with a notice of eviction?
Adding Fragrance And Colour To Your Hedge.
Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) is a very popular addition to any garden due to the strong fragrance, splash of colours and interest it generates from other wildlife. Click the link to find out more.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over 1000 trees can be discounted by contacting us on 01623 812711
